Boca Juniors, São Paulo Set for Sudamericana Quarterfinal
Boca Juniors, São Paulo Set for Sudamericana Quarterfinal
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Boca Juniors also advanced in the Copa Argentina by eliminating Vélez Sarsfield on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
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São Paulo’s away winless run began after a 1-0 victory over Boston River in Montevideo on April 7; since then, the club has recorded eight defeats and four draws in 12 away matches.
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The away slump has also extended across Dorival Júnior’s current spell in charge: he is still seeking his first away victory after 13 matches on the road.
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São Paulo’s 2-0 win over Atlético Mineiro ended Atlético’s 14-match unbeaten streak, with Dorival Júnior calling it one of his team’s best performances since he arrived.
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This will be the fifth knockout tie between Boca Juniors and São Paulo in CONMEBOL competitions, adding a notable historical dimension to the quarterfinal.
Boca Juniors defeated São Paulo 1-0 in the first leg of their 2026 CONMEBOL Sudamericana quarterfinal at La Bombonera, with Miguel Merentiel scoring the decisive goal beIN SPORTS. The Argentine side now holds a crucial advantage heading into the second leg at São Paulo's Morumbà stadium, where the winner will advance to face either Independiente Santa Fe or Vasco da Gama CONMEBOL.
Merentiel Gives Boca Home Edge
Miguel Merentiel's goal proved decisive as Boca controlled the match after São Paulo's strong opening. The Argentine club's home-field advantage at La Bombonera proved too much for the Brazilian visitors beIN SPORTS. Boca's victory extends their excellent form in continental competition this year.
São Paulo's Away Curse Strikes Again
São Paulo's nightmare away from home continued at La Bombonera. The Brazilian club has now gone 12 away matches without a win, recording eight defeats and four draws since April 7 ca.sports.yahoo.com. Manager Dorival Júnior is still seeking his first away victory after 13 road matches in charge.
Boca's Knockout Experience vs. São Paulo's League Form
Boca brings continental knockout pedigree to this tie. The Argentine club demolished Deportivo Recoleta 7-1 on aggregate in the previous round and recently advanced in the Copa Argentina by eliminating Vélez Sarsfield on penalties CONMEBOL. Despite strong domestic wins over Bragantino and Atlético Mineiro, São Paulo's away struggles leave them vulnerable in the second leg.
Historic Rivalry Reaches Fifth Knockout Meeting
This quarterfinal marks the fifth knockout tie between Boca Juniors and São Paulo in CONMEBOL competitions beIN SPORTS. The clubs carry deep history in continental football. Now Boca must protect their 1-0 lead when they visit Morumbà for the decisive second leg.
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